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Full-Time

Director of Sensor Development

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Fluxergy

Fluxergy

51-200 employees

Portable diagnostic platform for rapid testing

Biotechnology
Healthcare

Compensation Overview

$180k - $195kAnnually

Senior, Expert

Irvine, CA, USA

Position requires onsite presence in Irvine, California.

Category
Lab & Research
Medical Research
Required Skills
Communications
Requirements
  • PhD in chemistry, analytical chemistry, electrochemistry or a related field
  • 10+ years of industry experience with at least one example of taking an electrochemistry-based sensor platform from initial assay optimization and design through regulatory approvals and launch.
  • Extensive experience leading teams in sensor product development, particularly in biosensing applications like amperometric, voltammetric, and potentiometric technologies.
  • Proven track record in driving technology development, managing complex projects, and successfully commercializing sensor systems within regulated environment
  • Deep understanding of ISO, CFR and FDA regulations in relation to sensor development
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with a talent for motivating teams, managing resources, and ensuring project deliverables meet deadlines.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present technical material clearly.
Responsibilities
  • Drive the entire biosensor project lifecycle for the electrochemistry-based panels (i.e., from sensor design and optimization through production and regulatory clearance)
  • Design, guide and execute experiments to optimize sensor performance across key metrics (e.g., accuracy, precision, selectivity, stability).
  • Lead efforts to optimize the consumable design and manufacturing for scale in collaboration with engineering and manufacturing, respectively.

Fluxergy offers rapid and accurate laboratory testing solutions through its portable diagnostic platform, which can perform multiple tests quickly, making it ideal for Point of Care (PoC) settings. The platform serves various industries, including healthcare, veterinary services, and food safety, and was notably used to develop a rapid molecular testing system during the COVID-19 pandemic. The company sells its diagnostic devices and test kits directly to clients and aims to expand its market presence through partnerships. With a focus on continuous innovation, Fluxergy seeks to improve laboratory testing standards.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$80M

Headquarters

Irvine, California

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

12%

2 year growth

30%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The expansion of Fluxergy's research and manufacturing facility in Irvine, CA, indicates strong growth potential and increased production capacity.
  • Collaborations with prestigious institutions like Mass General Brigham and the University of California, San Diego, validate the effectiveness and reliability of Fluxergy's technology.
  • The launch of new in-house assays, such as the Streptococcus equi ss equi Rapid PCR Assay, demonstrates Fluxergy's commitment to continuous innovation and meeting market needs.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive diagnostics market requires Fluxergy to continuously innovate to maintain its edge.
  • Dependence on partnerships and collaborations for validation and market reach could pose risks if these relationships falter.

What makes Fluxergy unique

  • Fluxergy's portable diagnostic platform offers rapid and accurate testing across multiple applications, setting it apart from traditional lab-based diagnostics.
  • The company's focus on Point of Care settings ensures quick and reliable diagnostics, which is crucial for immediate decision-making in healthcare and other sectors.
  • Fluxergy's ability to serve diverse industries, from healthcare to veterinary and food safety, showcases its versatile and specialized applications.